Active Directory Administrator

peraton· Information Technology
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📍 Fort Huachuca, AZ, USFULL TIME

About this role

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an Active Directory Administrator.

 

This position is responsible for administering, developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining operating systems and related software, with a specialized focus on the organization's Directory Services and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). The Systems Administrator will establish and implement standards for computer operations, ensure compatibility between hardware and software, and provide high-level technical support. The role involves managing the full lifecycle of system administration, from initial design and requirements gathering to implementation, security hardening, and post-project support.

 

Key Responsibilities

General System Administration:

 

Schedule, perform, and monitor system backups and execute data recoveries when necessary.

 

Troubleshoot and resolve complex software, operating system, and networking problems.

 

Recommend and perform hardware and software upgrades based on growth statistics and forecasts, including coordinating the transition from test to production environments.

 

Configure hardware such as workstations, printers, servers, and tape devices.

 

Schedule tasks using software support tools and scripts and provide technical support for system users.

 

Directory Services & Security:

Manage the Active Directory (AD) forest schema, including any extensions required for applications and third-party tools.

 

Establish AD Sites, Site Links, and subnet addressing; configure replication intervals and scheduling.

 

Build, install, configure, and maintain Domain Controllers (DCs) and Domain Name Services (DNS) within Active Directory.

 

Implement security hardening via vendor-specific patching, group policies, registry edits, and scripted actions.

 

Conduct Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) checks for Windows Server OS, DNS, Domain Controllers, and the AD Domain and Forest.

 

Delegate administrative privileges for the management of tools, applications, and other domain-level operations.

 

Planning, Documentation & Support:

 

Plan, design, develop, evaluate, test, and integrate the Directory Services infrastructure and PKI implementation.

 

Capture, translate, and document customer requirements to define system and product specifications.

 

Create and maintain comprehensive programmatic and technical documentation to ensure efficient planning and execution.

 

Manage and document system configurations and oversee all transitions into production.

 

Provide high-level technical support for lower-level administrators and perform post-project end-user support.

Qualifications

  • 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree OR 4 years w/an Associates
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Where is the Active Directory Administrator position at peraton located?
This Active Directory Administrator role at peraton is based in Fort Huachuca, AZ, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Active Directory Administrator role at peraton full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Active Directory Administrator role in the Information Technology department at peraton.
Which team or department does the Active Directory Administrator at peraton belong to?
This Active Directory Administrator position is part of the Information Technology department at peraton. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Active Directory Administrator job at peraton posted?
This Active Directory Administrator position at peraton was posted on Jun 3, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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